French Roses

French Roses. Pattern by Heather Ross.

This quilt is going to a newborn girl, freshly minted and living in San Diego. Her mother waited a long time for her to get here. She has a twin brother too. They are so happy! I love this pattern so much and wanted to make it with a girly fabric. I chose some of Camille Roskelley's fabrics (and interestingly, the baby is named Camille!). I had never used them (late to the Marmalade party) and must say, the backing flannel is delightful. I will back more quilts in flannel after this!

I washed it twice in warm water and it looks nicely frayed. It was simply quilted on my home machine since it was small enough. Every time I use my machine to quilt, I decide to never do it again though this foray was more successful than my past.

Now I need to put a label on it and we're done! I will deliver it to the parents in a few weeks. I would definitely make this pattern again but want to use more subtle colors next time. The great thing about this one is that when you trim the centers from each layer of the rose, you end up with baby layers and can make a small French roses quilt after. Linking to Finish It Up Friday!